Hopkins Public Schools has announced an increase in the pay rate for substitute teachers and is offering new incentives to ease the current sub shortage in the district.

Wayland recently also announced the same pay raise per day and other incentives and there appears to be a shortage of substitute teachers statewide.

The daily rate for day-to-day substitute teachers in Hopkins will increase from $75 to $80 for a full day. The half day rate for substitute teachers will increase from $37.50 to $45.

There will also be a bonus incentive added for the number of days a teacher subs in a month. Those subbing 10 to 14 days in a month will earn a $100 bonus. Those subbing 15-plus days in a month will earn a $224 bonus. The number of days worked in a month does not need to be consecutive. This incentive does not apply to long-term subs.

Subs currently can eat free lunch in the school’s cafeteria on the day they are teaching or they may choose an entree from the adult lunch menu. Subs also are entered into gift card drawings each day they work in a building. There is a monthly drawing for one $25 gift card per building.

In order to apply as a substitute teacher for the district, you must have an official transcript with 90-plus semester credit hours and a minimum 2.0 grade point average from a four-year accredited college or university. Those interested in subbing are asked go to www.EDUStaff.org and click on “Start Application.”

For more complete details on the EDUStaff Employment Requirements, please go to www.EDUStaff.org and click on “Requirements.”